Welcome back to another episode of Food Science Fridays. Today we’re talking all about the eggplant or aubergine as others around the world call it. Until a few weeks ago eggplant was my favorite vegetable, when I found out it’s a fruit. Yep apparently eggplant is a fruit. Eggplant not a lot of people’s favorite [...]
Alternating layers of eggplant and noodles make for some tasty veggie-laden lasagna.
My Dear Readers, I have something very special for you. I will share my top secret dinner party weapon, my go to dish to impress, my prize moroccan eggplant zaalouk recipe. This is the dish, second only to maybe my risotto, that I get asked about most often. It's unique, flavorful, and most important, [...]
3 Reasons to Eat More Eggplant Eggplant is rich in essential nutrients. It is a source of fiber, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B-6, iron, and magnesium. Eggplant contains flavonoids known as anthocyanins which have been proven to play a major role in lowering risk of cardiovascular disease. Eggplant is ranked among the top [...]
Ingredients: 2 medium eggplants 2 cloves garlic (optional) 2 tsp cumin red pepper to taste pinch salt 1 tsp paprika 2 tbsp parsley 1/4-1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup water Directions: Rinse and chop eggplant into 1 inch cubes. Place eggplant, garlic, spices and oil into a large pan over medium heat. Cover and cook [...]
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